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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $20,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $18,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelGSGSBeetle
Trim350450hTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,700 $60,430 $23,395
Base Invoice $44,361 $56,200 $22,459
Navigation system 1,735 1,735  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Navigation system 1,603 1,603  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 1,735 1,735 5,600
Options (change) 1,603 1,603 5,276
Destination 910 910 770
Total Price $50,345 $63,075 $29,765
Total Invoice $46,874 $58,713 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,965
Model Year201420142012
ModelGSGSBeetle
Trim350450hTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H200hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$50,345$63,075$29,765
Adjustments for Features-4,730-6,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$56,880$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,265$0
Total Invoice$46,874$58,713$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,404-5,7670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,470$52,946$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,476$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201420142012
ModelGSGSBeetle
Trim350450hTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,940$8,405$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,730$6,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,404-5,7670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelGSBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in99.9 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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